Human Resources Generalist

Lifeworks Services • Richfield, MN

4d • $27 - $30

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist leads full-cycle recruiting for Lifeworks from requisition through accepted offer, which represents approximately half of the role, and administers employee leave programs. The role partners with hiring managers to attract, screen, and select qualified candidates; maintains recruiting data and metrics; and transfers accepted offers to the HR Assistant for pre-employment processing and onboarding. Additional responsibilities include administering FMLA and Minnesota Paid Leave, responding to unemployment claims, analyzing turnover and exit data to support retention, and coordinating the volunteer program.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position with a Monday–Friday schedule. The role is based at Lifeworks Services in Richfield, with 20% in-person work. Compensation is $26.75–$30.00 per hour, and the position is eligible for a yearly bonus.

Lifeworks describes itself as an industry leader partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Its team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, with disability inclusion guiding its services and community work. Lifeworks emphasizes accessibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and an inclusive and accessible hiring process.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recruiting or HR Generalist experience, including full-cycle recruiting.
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including FMLA and Minnesota Paid Leave.
• Experience with an HRIS and applicant tracking system.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and cases at once.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study and a drug test.
• Reliable transportation for work travel, such as recruiting events and on-site locations.
• Capability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions, including transmitting and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Regular attendance, reliability, and punctuality necessary to meet business needs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, customer service ability, collaborative approach, and independent time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience administering employee leave programs, such as FMLA or Minnesota Paid Leave.
• Paylocity experience.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for open positions, from requisition intake through accepted offer.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position needs and route new or changed positions to the Director of Human Resources for approval.
• Post and maintain openings in Paylocity and on external job boards and partner sites, ensuring postings include pay range and benefits information.
• Source candidates through job boards, community and workforce partners, and recruiting events, and represent Lifeworks at those events.
• Review applications, conduct phone screens, and schedule interviews with hiring managers.
• Extend offers within approved pay bands, prepare offer and rescission letters, and keep candidates and supervisors updated throughout the recruiting process.
• Hand accepted offers to the HR Assistant for contingencies and onboarding.
• Track candidates and maintain accurate applicant counts, recruiting spreadsheets, and dashboard metrics.
• Administer FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, and other leave programs, including intake, notices, tracking, and return-to-work coordination.
• Prepare the monthly turnover report and analyze exit interview and 60-day check-in feedback to identify retention trends.
• Review and respond to unemployment claims and answer employee and manager questions about HR policies, benefits, and leave.
• Oversee the volunteer program and serve as backup facilitator for new hire orientation.
• Document recruiting and leave procedures and recommend process improvements.

Benefits

• 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage.
• Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement.
• 403(b) retirement plan; Lifeworks contributes 3% of salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Yearly bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed